Cork County Council Unveils Accessible Pool Chair at Dunmanway Swimming Pool
A new accessible chair has been added at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway. Purchased by Cork County Council, the chair will provide easier access to the hydrotherapy pool for users with additional needs.
The cradle chair has been specially designed to safely transfer users from the changing rooms to the hydrotherapy pool. The floor in the hydrotherapy pool can be raised allowing the chair to be wheeled directly into it before the floor is lowered again. The hydrotherapy pool is a 7.5m warm water pool. It is the only one in West Cork and is ideal for physiotherapy, recuperation or simply relaxation.
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll said
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West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway is a fantastic facility for the people of West Cork and visitors alike. The arrival of this chair makes the hydrotherapy pool accessible to even more people. We strive to ensure our services, infrastructure and facilities are universally accessible for all members of our community. We welcome users with additional needs to the facility on a daily basis and hope the addition of this equipment will open up the services to more users.
The chair’s stainless-steel frame has a powder coated finish, which allows it to be fully submerged in the water. The seat’s mesh fabric has an antimicrobial coating to restrict the bacteria. The cradle also features tension adjustable mesh to relieve pressure or increase support, suiting the user’s preference. The pool facilities include two fully equipped accessible changing rooms (pre booking essential).
The other facilities at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway include a 25m swimming pool a children’s pool, sauna and steam room and a spacious gymnasium with a wide range of cardio and strength machines.